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UML 2 and the Unified Process: Practical Object–Oriented Analysis and Design (2nd Edition)

Jim Arlow, Ila Neustadt

Addison–Wesley Professional

July 2005

Paperback, 624 pages

ISBN: 0321321278

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Description

This thoroughly revised second edition is based upon the authors‘ successful

training courses, and gives the reader a quick, focused tour through a proven

object–oriented analysis and design process. It introduces and explains the

need–to–know concepts and key elements of both Unified Modeling Language

(UML) and the Unified Process (UP). The book allows the reader to get up to

speed on successful techniques that can be immediately applied. The structure

of the book aims to give the reader as clear and uncomplicated a guide as

possible. It takes the reader through an introduction to UML, an introduction

to the UP, then covers the basics of software requirements and use case

modeling. The key aspects of the analysis and design stages are covered in stepby–

step detail, finishing off with implementation.

Features

Features

Second edition of a proven practical guide to the essentials of both the Unified Modeling Language and the IBM/Rational Unified Process.

° Fully updated for UML 2.0 and highlights the latest features of the IBM/Rational Unified Process

° Emphasizes tips and tricks that help the reader become an expert analyst and designer

° Includes a new section on the OMG‘s MDA initiative, coverage of RUP stereotypes, and a new appendix relating the book to UML certification

From the back cover:

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"This book manages to convey the practical use of UML 2 in clear and understandable terms with many examples and guidelines. Even for people not working with the Unified Process, the book is still of great use. UML 2 and the Unified Process, Second Edition is a must–read for every UML 2 beginner and a helpful guide and reference for the experienced practitioner."

––Roland Leibundgut, Technical Director, Zuehlke Engineering Ltd.

"This book is a good starting point for organizations and individuals who are adopting UP and need to understand how to provide visualization of the different aspects needed to satisfy it. "

––Eric Naiburg, Market Manager, Desktop Products, IBM Rational Software

This thoroughly revised edition provides an indispensable and practical guide to the complex process of object–oriented analysis and design using UML 2. It describes how the process of OO analysis and design fits into the software development lifecycle as defined by the Unified Process (UP).

UML 2 and the Unified Process contains a wealth of practical, powerful, and useful techniques that you can apply immediately. As you progress through the text, you will learn OO analysis and design techniques, UML syntax and semantics, and the relevant aspects of the UP. The book provides you with an accurate and succinct summary of both UML and UP from the point of view of the OO analyst and designer.

This book provides

Chapter roadmaps, detailed diagrams, and margin notes allowing you to focus on your needs

Outline summaries for each chapter, making it ideal for revision, and a comprehensive index that can be used as a reference

New to this edition:

Completely revised and updated for UML 2 syntax

Easy to understand explanations of the new UML 2 semantics

More real–world examples

A new section on the Object Constraint Language (OCL)

Introductory material on the OMG‘s Model Driven Architecture (MDA)

The accompanying website provides

A complete example of a simple e–commerce system

Open source tools for requirements engineering and use case modeling

Industrial–strength UML course materials based on the book

About the Author:

Author Bios

Jim Arlow has been programming and designing object–oriented software systems since 1990. He has created object models for blue chip companies such as British Airways and M&G. He is a respected OO consultant in Europe and has written and delivered many training courses on object technology and Java. Jim is a regular speaker at conferences such as Object World, and has been an invited speaker at University College London, City University, and the British Computer Society.

Ila Neustadt has worked in IT for British Airways for more than twenty years and has experience of all parts within the IT development life cycle. She worked in the strategy department modeling the architecture process and developing architecture training, and acted as program head for the graduate business analyst program. Ila now coordinates skills development for BAs IT staff.

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